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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.31, 1,133.09 and 235.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.31, 1,133.09 and 235.27 is: 352.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.31 : 1,133.09 = 235.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.31/1,133.09 = 235.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.31x = 1,133.09 × 235.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.31x = 266,578.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,578.66/755.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.94

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